The Tertiary Structure of a Protein Is the

question 77

Multiple Choice

The tertiary structure of a protein is the

• A) bonding together of several polypeptide chains by weak bonds.
• B) order in which amino acids are joined in a polypeptide chain.
• C) unique three-dimensional shape of the fully folded polypeptide.
• D) organization of a polypeptide chain into an α helix or β pleated sheet.
• E) overall protein structure resulting from the aggregation of two or more polypeptide subunits.

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